Distribution: HappyPop Makes National Debut in Sprouts

Mood-boosting functional beverage brand HappyPop is making its nationwide retail debut at Sprouts Farmers Market stores this month. The launch includes two new flavors, Wonder Berry and Cheery Cherry.

Dirty Business: Why Soda Trends Are Shaping Strategy From Pepsi to Taco Bell

Emerging from the soda shop channel frequented by Utah’s Mormon plurality, the dirty soda trend became a social media sensation thanks in no small part to the vibrant colors of the drinks and Gen Z’s thirst for customizable beverage options.

No Cap Closes $3M Round to Fuel Supply Chain, Marketing Growth

After pulling off its first activation at the X Games last month, zero-sugar soda No Cap is putting more fuel in the tank for the second-half of 2025 with $3 million in new investment to support supply chain optimization and marketing support.

Distribution: Starbucks Picks Up Sol-ti Wellness Shots

The coffee giant announced last week the arrival of Sol-ti’s refrigerated wellness shots in 2.1 oz. glass bottles, a move that brings the SoCal-based organic beverage brand into over 10,000 locations nationwide.

Sweet Deal: No Cap! Partners With Candy Maker Albanese

Upstart soda brand No Cap has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with family-owned candy maker Albanese Confectionary Group to bring that company’s popular gummy flavors to its lineup of zero-sugar modern sodas.